CCIT - Sample Occupations and Jobs
Sample Occupations and Jobs
“What can I do with my degree” and “How do I assess which job or career area will be a good fit for me” are questions that many university students ask themselves at various points during their time at university. Below is a sample of the many types of occupations and jobs that graduates of this program can consider. The list provided is intended to give students ideas of the many possible directions and career areas they can further research and explore.
Sample Occupations
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Detailed career profiles are available in the Career Resource Library. Some positions require further education and experience.
Digital Media & Content Creation - Blogger / Vlogger
- Computer Animator
- Content Strategist
- Data Visualization Specialist
- Digital Accessibility Specialist
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Multimedia Developer
- New Media Producer
- Social Media Manager
- Video Editor
- Web Developer
| Education & Community Services - Art / Music Therapist
- Community Worker
- Computer Trainer
- Corporate Trainer
- eLearning Designer
- Interpreter
- Lawyer
- Museum / Gallery Educator
- Political Campaign Staff
- Professor / Teacher
- Sign Language Interpreter
| Film, Television & Audio Production - Animator
- Announcer
- Broadcast Engineer
- Broadcasting Technician
- Cinematographer / Director of Photography
- Colourist
- Film / Video Director
- Film Editor
- Film / TV Producer
- Music Director
- News Director
- Production Assistant (PA)
- Radio Producer
- Recording Engineer
- Script / Screenwriter
- Set Designer
- Sound Designer
- Special Effects (SFX) Technician
- Theatre Director
| Management & Administration - Creative Arts Administrator
- Event Planner
- Fundraiser
- Grant Writer
- Human Resources Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Sales Manager
- Research Analyst
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Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations - Account Manager
- Advertising Account Executive
- Advertising Copywriter
- Communications Specialist
- Community Relations Specialist
- Crisis Communications Specialist
- Lobbyist
- Marketing Analyst
- Marketing Specialist
- Media Relations Officer
- Promotions Specialist
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist
- Talent Agent
| Photography - Commercial Photographer
- Freelance Photographer
- News Photographer
| User Experience (UX) & Design - Art Director
- Desktop Publisher
- Graphic Designer
- Layout Coordinator
- Product Designer
- User Experience (UX) Researcher
- User Interface (UI) Designer
| Writing, Editing & Publishing - Assistant Editor
- Columnist
- Copy Editor
- Critic / Reviewer
- Editorial Assistant
- Indexer
- Journalist
- Proofreader
- Technical Writer
- Writer
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Sample Job Listings
Below is a sample of previous jobs. These sample jobs were found in the job postings and previous jobs on CLNx. This can provide some ideas of where jobs are or have been.
Note: It’s important to remember that job titles can vary depending on the company. Use keywords related to your field of interest when searching for jobs and concentrate on the skills listed in the job description.
- Advertising Manager, Planet Publications Inc.
- Communications and Copywriting Support, Bell Canada
- Electronic Research Assistant, Library, UTM
- Grant Writer, Habitat For Humanity GTA
- Graphic Designer, First Media Group
- Marketing and Events Assistant, Career Centre, UTM
- Marketing Copywriter, Questrade
- Media Analyst, The Cabinet Office
| - News Editor, Ottawa Gaming
- Program Coordinator, Living Arts Centre
- Project Coordinator, KIK Custom Products
- Public Relations and Communication Manager, Textile Museum of Canada
- Script Writer, Ipsos
- Web Page Designer, Department of Sociology, UTM
- Writer/Journalist, Arosa Media
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Sample Areas of Employment
The following is a list of areas where graduates from this program typically look for career opportunities. These sectors in the labour market can be explored to identify the businesses and organizations within these areas and to learn about the breadth of opportunities that can be found here. In your research, look for factors influencing these sectors, and how this relates to the broader economy – if there is growth in these areas, then there may also be interesting work opportunities.
- Advertising / marketing agencies
- Charities / non-profit organizations
- Computer / telecommunication companies
- Consulting firms
- Consumer organizations
- Educational institutions
- Entertainment industry
- Freelance / self-employment
| - Government agencies
- Graphic design firms
- Labour unions
- Media / broadcasting organizations
- Multimedia firms
- Newspaper / magazine companies
- Public relations / communications firms
- Publishing companies
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Updated April 2025
